PurposeThe purpose of child find is to locate and evaluate children who are suspected of having a disability interferes with learning, special education and /or related services may be recommended. related services may include (but are not limited to)Speech /Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy and Physical Therapy.

Who May Refer Children?Referrals for screening may be made be parents, teachers, physicians, public service agencies, or other concerned individuals.

What is the child Find Process?Step 1A screening process may occur to determine the possibility of delays in the development of the child.

Step 2An evaluation may occur to assess eligibility for pre-school special education programs and to identify the child's strengths and needs.

Step 3Once eligibility has been established, an individualized program is planned by an IEP ( Individual EducationalProgram ) Team, which includes the parent/guardian of the child.Educational intervention may continue when the child enters school, and may be maintained until the age of 21, depending on the child's individual needs.

It is the policy of the Hawkins County School System not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or disability in its educational programs or employment policies as required by Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Equal Pay Act of 1963, Title IX (1972 Educational Amendments), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Wes Smith, Title VI Coordinator, ext.2025 • Lori Allen, Title IX, ext. 2021 • Angela Jackson, Section 504 Coordinator ext. 2404.